How to Create a Slimline Card Base & Envelope!

[@donnajelen4579]

Thank You for showing how to make the Slim Line cards and envelopes to enclose them. Your explanation and demonstrations were very easy to understand and follow! I like how you used the acrylic stamp block to cut the adhesive strip - great idea!

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

Thanks Donna! I’m so glad you found my tutorial helpful. TFW!

[@ortizle1]

Thank you for making this video easy to follow. Especially for the envelope portion.

[@crishanthiferdinandez8749]

Thank u so much. Instructions are clear and simple. Hope to see more videos like this. All the best and stay safe.

[@bronwyncousins-howarth1451]

Thank you so much...great video. Clear and easy....looked everywhere and finally found your video.

[@debbiepaxson2834]

LOVE these slim line cards! The more the merrier for me....

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

Thank you so much! Aren’t they fun? TFW!

[@PixieStJohn]

Thank you very much for teaching how to make these.

[@ellenjampole1905]

Very clear; very nice; very concise. Thanks.

[@chalviasimpson3421]

Game changer for me. Thank you for sharing.

[@cherin6037]

Fantastic video. So very helpful. Thank you so much.

[@karenjudy6936]

This was very helpful to me. Thank you for sharing.

[@yungzubass9648]

Thank you for sharing. Yes it was very helpful.

[@SotoCreates]

Thank you for making this tutorial for us!! TFS and crafty hugs ❤️🤗!!

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@richcari]

Totally loved your video and even picked up the tip of using a small acrylic block to cut the scor tape, thank you!

[@Denise0692]

Very nice and so simple. Thanks for sharing. ❤️

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

Thank you & you are so welcome! I hope you give them a try! TFW!

[@tinaschultz5398]

Thanks I really liked your video I'm getting into slim cards myself I really appreciate what you had to share I also subscribe to your channel and hit the Bell when you were showing us what to do thank you again from one crafter to another hope to see you on here again soon Tina

[@juliebergacker5680]

Awesome and thank you💕👍

[@pamelafernandes480]

Thank you SO much for this. SO helpful

[@lalascrafts-phyllis280]

Thank you so much ... love it.. your nails looks so pretty.. hugs from Maryland

[@aquilaclark814]

Thanks for sharing..I really like your videos and your techniques..that looks like that is a very easy envelope to make💕💕

[@lisad.3247]

Awesome video. Great tutorial. tfs! ; )

[@normajohnson1772]

Thank you for sharing.

[@elizabethgherardini9697]

thanks for this excellent video

[@patscruggs3980]

TFS

[@espyperez5734]

Awesome!

[@1129richelle]

That's awesome!!! I love how you have all the measurements listed and I especially love the way you tear your tape using a stamp block!!! Thank you for this tutorial I am going to make one!!!!

[@bunnylands916]

Why I always read comments: Others notice great little ideas that I've missed - such as using a stamp block to help tear adhesive tape. Thank you for noticing that and mentioning it here!

[@g.walker7614]

Excellent instructions. Everyone else gave the measurements for the base, but not specifying what to do after making the base. Thanks for the envelope instructions too.

[@bbuunnyycc]

Great resource for sure. Thank you.

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

Awesome! I’m glad my tutorial could help! TFW!

[@craftymagnets]

Your video is absolutely informative and amazing, thank you for sharing it with us, I appreciate it!

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

That’s so wonderful to hear! I’m so glad you found my video helpful! Thank you so much for your sweet words! TFW!

[@normairisrodriguez6280]

Thank you I love it

[@georgiapeachy]

thank you for sharing...I love the way you demonstrated the making of the card base and the envelope...You made it soooo easy to do

[@justlm316]

Brilliant

[@theresaswit1840]

Thanks for sharing! P.S. you have very pretty hands and nails too!😉

[@beverlypevarnick9278]

This is fabulous! I have so much 12 x 12 paper to use up and I love the new slimline cards. Thank YOU!!

[@lorimcgarrity6537]

That was very helpful info to getting the envelope just perfect. THanks so much for sharing.

[@Charyl]

Excellent tutorial thx

[@angelareed6218]

Excellent tutorial and perfect size! Thank you.

[@susanknauber2245]

Awesome video and you are very good at explaining the details. Thanks I was having a problem finding these cards and prefer to make my own.

[@racheljolley26352]

Oh yes indeed, I found your video hugely helpful thank you! Also for seeing what you use for tearing the tape, so simple, can’t believe I never thought of that😱!! 😊🌈

[@theadorafryer752]

Rachel Jolley Wish I could thumbs up 👍 this comment ...will be using an acrylic block too from now on. 🌹

[@shellyp8731]

Thank you! This is so helpful. I saw one slimline envelope die set and it was very expensive! I thought to myself, I can figure how to make one on my own, and then I saw your video! I’m so grateful! 🌈🌼🧡

[@tressiesalton2813]

Bless your heart, I have the die for the envelope,but darn girl, this is ssooo easy! Yes, it helps, Thank You, Thank You. You made it clear and understandable with the measurements. 😁💐🌈

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

Oh yay! I’m thrilled you like my instructions for creating the envelope & YES, it is super easy! 😉 You are so very welcome & TFW!

[@lovelovekins]

Hi Mimi!!! Yes...I’ve been seeing slimline cards everywhere and kicking myself for getting rid of the colorful #10 business envelopes I used to have, but now I can just make policy envelopes instead!!! TFS!!! 😀

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

Hi Susan! That’s one of the reasons I hoard things!! 😂 Cos even if you haven’t used it in 10 years, the minute you throw it or give it away, THAT’S when you need it! Or at least that’s my reasoning anyway! TFW!

[@laurelthompson4849]

Exactly what I was looking for. I have all this 12x12" single sided paper that needs to be used up, which is not so great for craft projects anymore. I want to use it for stationary. Perfect!

[@stamppaperscissors4454]

Awesome! Thank you 😊

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

You are so very welcome! Hope my video helps!

[@steelerkid1]

Excellent tutorial. I appreciate your pace and your specification info. I cannot wait to try it. Thank you.

[@sjtebo]

Thank you so much for sharing, Susan.

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

You are so very welcome, Susan! TFW!

[@cyanoxicrose]

This is great! Thanks for sharing this. Some of these crafting companies are really capitalizing off the slimline rage, even with the envelopes. Thank you! 😁

[@SybilB]

Hey Mimi, wonderful tutorial on creating the envelope for a slimline card. I enjoy to make slimline cards they’re really fun to make but I must admit I did purchase a few sets of the new dies. I shared those dies in a video that I uploaded last week. I will be saving this video to use for creating the envelope. Thanks so much for sharing! Hugs 🤗😊💕

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

Thank you so much Sybil! Yes, I saw your Haul video...I think you picked up the set from Mama Elephant right? Even if you create your cards with dies, I’m glad you can still use my tutorial to create the envelope for it! 😉 Big Hugs & TFW! 😘

[@SybilB]

Mimi Jocelyn Designs yes I purchased the Mama Elephant dies as well as a set that’s a little bit different from LDRS. 😉💕

[@mariafernandez6537]

This was a wonderful and informative tutorial. Thanks for sharing..

[@norinemueller4588]

Thank you

[@trudievick2359]

Thanks a bunch for these measurements and your guidance.

[@ardessconnel782]

Great info, TFS

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

Thanks! I’m glad you liked the video. TFW!

[@ButterflyMariposa226]

Thank you... it was really helpful 🌸🙏🏻😘

[@frankiewillis1772]

Thank you so much, very well done. Wanted to make my own envelopes thanks to you doing all the work I can. By the way I love the envelope.

[@Charismeansgrace]

I enjoyed this video I’ll be saving it

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

That’s great! Thank you so much! TFW!

[@mackinacdog]

wow, that is so helpful, tfs. I was struggling how to make a slim envelope, thank you so much.

[@rhondateel8290]

Awesome! Appreciate this tutorial.

[@cathyb2281]

Great tutorial thanks so much

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

Thanks Cathy! Hope you give these a try! TFW!

[@cuteandsexy2019]

I love your video it’s very informative and you give a lot of details keep up the good work.

[@newpsidy]

Thanks for this video! Have been wanting to try these cards, but didn’t want to spend a lot of money for the dies for the card and another for the envelope. Your instructions are great!

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

That’s awesome! I’m glad my video can help you create the card & envelope without all those special dies! They’re expensive, especially if you’re like me & want ALL of them! 😂 Well now you have the instructions so get to making some slimline cards & envelopes! 🎉 TFW!

[@timh7246]

Thanks for the deets you provided. I'm surprised you left out anything about the card front options & suggestions. I mean, of course I and others know to make it a tad smaller than the card base, and the options for design are limitless -- I'm just surprised you totally skipped it.

[@49lucky]

Beautiful job. I've been making slim lines for a long time I've just always liked them.

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

Thanks so much! TFW!

[@jennyneumann6882]

Thank you will be making many slimline envelopes using your measurements. The lilac paper is very pretty x

[@isabelborrero-gonzalez3947]

Great tutorial. Thank you!

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

Thanks Isabel! TFW!

[@Psychedelic_Time_Traveller]

Thank you for these measurements. They worked perfectly with my Lawn Fawn Slimline panel dies. 🥰🥰🥰

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

That’s great!! You’re very welcome! TFW!

[@suestone3396]

Thank you so much for this. I really needed to know how to make the envelope.

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

You are so very welcome! I’m glad it’ll help! TFW!

[@christineb6524]

I appreciate the video! It helps out a bunch. Would u happen to know the measurements for a mini slimline the exact way?

[@naydazzle1519]

Thanks for sharing. I’m going to try these measurements🤗

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

You’re welcome! I hope you do! TFW!

[@DesignsbyShell]

Great tutorial! Tfs your method! 💕🙂

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

Absolutely! Thanks so much! TFW!

[@pamelab7871]

I just subscribed to your channel. This envelope idea is great. Thank you for all those precise measurements.

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

You’re so welcome Pamela & welcome to my channel! I truly appreciate you subscribing! TFW!

[@janetvyvyan5418]

Thanks so much for this tutorial. It was just what I wanted and you explained it really well. I’m going to have a go at making it slightly narrower as my card are a little smaller. 😊

[@amygilbert3113]

Thank you so much!! I was specifically looking for a video for slim line envelopes! This is exactly what I was looking for. I'm now a subscriber! TFS!

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

Oh that’s great! I’m so glad you found my tutorial helpful! Yay! TFW & welcome to my channel!

[@arlenerodriguez4314]

Thanks so much for sharing!! First time visiting your channel and so very happy I did. Now I can make loads of slimline cards and make the coordinating envelopes. I am looking forward to watching more of your vids. New subbie for sure!! Arlene

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

Awww, thank you so much Arlene! I’m glad my tutorial can help! Also, welcome to my channel... I’m thrilled to have you! TFW!

[@aliciahayes8766]

Hi Mimi! Thanks for this tutorial.

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

You are so very welcome Alicia! TFW!

[@brittisjohansson5424]

Thank you, it was a very funny card to make❤️❤️

[@buttonbags]

Great tutorial Mimi. TFS! Hugs!

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

Mary Allen Thanks Mary! TFW!

[@sheilamoore2607]

Hi can you make a slimline policy envelope box for dimensional cards with 1/2 in gusset on sides ..tfs

[@FunKREations27]

Omggggggiiiieeeeeee Thanks Pookie for this tutorial 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿 Love ya❤❤

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

You are so welcome! Hope it helps! TFW!

[@angelaradlove8269]

That was helpful - thank you!

[@kathyk8310]

I love slimline cards but you can only get one base from a sheet of cardstock, so I don't make many. They are pretty.

[@dejewell60]

Great tutorial! Thank you so much!!

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

Thanks & you are so very welcome! TFW!

[@Sharingmoore]

Thank you so much for this. I have been looking at the dies and I love the size of this card.

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

You are so very welcome! Hope you create some cards & envelopes in this size! TFW!

[@barbaraallen5696]

Thank you so much for the tutorial! Very haelpful ❤️

[@MsCurliegirlie]

Really great tutorial! Blessings from Kansas ☺️💕

[@susandegarmo4102]

I LOVE this tutorial! TFS However I have one observation and I think it would be less expensive to make the envelope out of coordinating paper, colored copy paper or plain white with embellishments or ink blending. Less expensive at the post office too!

[@PixieStJohn]

Great idea...... thanks !

[@tarabeard]

Why would the paper make it cheaper at the post office?

[@NurseTara04]

Hey Mimi! Great tutorial girlie....thank you so much for sharing. Big hugs💜

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

Hi Tara! Thanks girl! Awesome live the other day! 😉 I’ll have to work up the nerve to finally do one soon! Hope you & the fam are doing well! Big Hugs & TFW!

[@sandramcdonald3903]

Do you have a pdf if the sizes for the card and envelope? I have been wanting these dimensions to not buy the experience died. Thanks so very much. 😍

[@Jenny_wren_crafts_]

This was a fab tutorial. Just wondering what the little tool you used to cut your score tape is called though?

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

Aww thank you so much! I’m glad you liked it! The thing I’m using to cut my ScorTape is just a tiny 1” stamping block. But you can use anything with a straight edge similar to a stamping block. Hope that helps! TFW!

[@elisebb8423]

Thank you! I really needed this do it yourself envelope idea. I much prefer this to regular bought envelopes.

[@relaxandscrap1483]

TFS, I have been wanting to make one of these cards

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

Great! I hope this video will be helpful when you do! TFW!

[@craftartpaper8967]

Beautiful envelope creation and looks awesome. Hi Mimi , What time of paper you use ? Super 👍 Thank you for sharing your creativity ... Stay Healthy Stay Safe

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

Thank you so much! Which paper are you asking about? The card base was made from Neenah Solar White 110# & the Envelope was made with a 12”x12” sheet of a watercolor painted CS. I hope that helps! TFW!

[@stanky6261973]

Fantastic tutorial!! Clear instructions, too. Wish I saw this before I spent so much money on all of the crap I just bought :/. Tfs. I just subscribed! :)

[@bunnylands916]

The more videos I watch, the more stuff I regret having bought years ago, when I started making my own cards! (I keep hoping to find videos about getting better results from low-quality stamps and inks - no luck so far.)

[@jeanamari4_7]

I’m new to card making and must say this is one of the easiest to follow videos I’ve watched. I love the acrylic block tip. Question for you, that paper is pretty, where did you get it!

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

Awww, thank you so much! I’m so glad my instructions are easy to follow! The card stock I used in the video is something I picked up a long time ago @ Tuesday Morning. It came in a pack with different colors. Unfortunately idk what company made them. I’m sure you can find something similar from other companies. TFW!

[@ScrapDiva29]

Thanks for sharing!! I recently bought some envelopes on clearance at JoAnns!! 💕💕

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

Hey Erica! Absolutely! I have yet to step foot inside a JoAnn, Michaels, or HL in 5-EVER (Which is longer than 4-ever 😂)! Thanks for stopping by & watching my video! Hope you’re doing well! Big Hugs!

[@shabbypinkhouse]

Hey Twinsie! Great tutorial! I’ve been seeing a lot of slimline cards lately. Will need to give it a try. Tfs sweetie! Big hugs, Christine 😘

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

Thanks Twinsie! You’d probably make some beautiful shabby chic slimline cards! DO IT! 😉 Big Hugs & TFW!

[@1129richelle]

What does Tf's stand for? LoL

[@shabbypinkhouse]

@@1129richelle thanks for sharing :)

[@annshorey6819]

How can you make the envelope open like a.business envelope

[@lesliegutierrez1579]

Do you have a printout on the cards and envelope?

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

Hi Leslie! I’m not quite sure what you mean by your question. 🤔 If you’re asking about a PDF with all the measurements, unfortunately I don’t have that available. Is there a portion of my tutorial that you’re having trouble with?

[@lesliegutierrez1579]

Mimi Jocelyn Designs no just all the measurements. I will rewatch and write them down.

[@seasel1]

Does this need extra postage?

[@MimiJocelynDesigns]

No it doesn’t! As long as your card fits inside the envelope, it’s just like sending a bill in the #10 envelope. Just make sure you don’t make your card extra thick or it probably will require extra postage. Hope that helps! TFW!

[@dianelamb5410]

Is there a way to print the instructions?

[@BeatlesFanSonia]

I don’t think that an envelope that opens at the top is attractive... I don’t like them!

[@bunnylands916]

What if you scored and cut a sheet of cardstock per the video, then rotated it 90 degrees counterclockwise (so what was the left side in the video would now be at the bottom) - could you make the envelope by folding the two short flaps (top and bottom in the video, but now the left and right sides) in, then folding the long flap on the bottom (the left side in the video) up, and seal the envelope by folding the overlapping long flap down? (It would probably be easier to do this by waiting until your card was finished and then folding the short envelope flaps over the card, applying adhesive to them and folding the long bottom flap up, then adding adhesive along that flap before folding the remaining flap down.) I haven't tried this, only visualized it, but I think it would turn out OK. (If anyone gives this a try, please post whether or not it worked!)

[@patriciawinslow1554]

Thank you